What is the best malasada in Hawaiʻi?

Portuguese doughnuts — fried dough rolled in sugar, no hole. Leonard's set the gold standard in 1952. The top malasada spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 11 curated spots statewide.

Where can I find malasada in Hawaiʻi?

Malasada can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 11 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Cuisine · 11 spots

Malasada

Portuguese doughnuts — fried dough rolled in sugar, no hole. Leonard's set the gold standard in 1952.

🏆 See the ranked list — Best Malasada in Hawaiʻi

Oʻahu

Da Index · Field notesChampion MalasadaPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

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Kapahulu · Oʻahu

Champion Malasada

malasada

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Photo: Arnold Gatilao · CC BY 2.0 · Archive 2010 · Details & changes

Kapahulu · Oʻahu

Leonard's Bakery

malasada · pastry

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Da Index · Field notesLiliha BakeryPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

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Liliha · Oʻahu

Liliha Bakery

malasada · coco puff · pastry

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Da Index · Field notesLeonard Jr's Hot MalasadasPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Aiea · Oʻahu

Leonard Jr's Hot Malasadas

malasada · pastry

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Photo: Arnold Gatilao · CC BY 2.0 · Archive 2010 · Details & changes

Honolulu · Oʻahu

Leonard's Bakery

malasada · pastry

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Da Index · Field notesLiliha Bakery (Waikiki · IMP)Photograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Honolulu · Oʻahu

Liliha Bakery (Waikiki · IMP)

malasada · coco puff · pastry

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Maui

Da Index · Field notesKomoda Store and BakeryPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

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Makawao · Maui

Komoda Store and Bakery

malasada · stick donut · cream puff

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Da Index · Field notesMaui Mochi & MalasadasPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Kahului · Maui

Maui Mochi & Malasadas

malasada · pastry

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Hawaiʻi Island

Da Index · Field notesPunaluʻu Bake ShopPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

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Naalehu · Hawaiʻi Island

Punaluʻu Bake Shop

malasada · sweet bread · pastry

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Da Index · Field notesTex Drive InPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

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Honokaa · Hawaiʻi Island

Tex Drive In

malasada · plate lunch · filled malasada

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Kauaʻi

Da Index · Field notesHanalei Bread CompanyPhotograph not yet availableGood information comes first.

Hanalei · Kauaʻi

Hanalei Bread Company

plate lunch · malasada · sandwich

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